Sometimes it’s the most minor thing . . . that can stymie your progress.
For me, this week, it’s been this silly slice on the index finger of my right hand. I have no idea how it even happened . . . paper cut? a nick from a knife in the kitchen? a gardening something-or-other? No. Idea. And it’s minor enough that I didn’t even notice it.
Until I picked up my knitting.
Apparently, that little cut landed on what appears to be a highly critical anatomical point in my knitting. Because the only time I notice that stupid cut . . . is when I’m knitting.
It’s not stopping me. Too much. Although I find I’m needing to alter the way I hold my right needle. And I notice I’m moving the yarn more intentionally – and gingerly – when I knit. It’s slowing my progress and disturbing my flow.
All that to say . . . I’m not spending as much time knitting as I might under normal circumstances. So while I’m making progress with my little blue bandana, I’ve got a ways to go yet before finishing.
But that’s okay.
Because who needs anything around their neck in a heat wave?
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How about you? What are you working on this week?
I knew right where the cut was before I even scrolled down to see the picture. It will heal soon enough and you’ll be back to knitting normally. It’s supposed to be 103 here today, so I know I won’t be wearing anything around my neck for the foreseeable future. That is a lovely bandanna and I hope I can knit one in the fall (if purl soho ever has that delightful yarn back in stock).
Oh boy…. sorry about that! That is really a poor injury placement! But your bandana is just gorgeous! I love the color of that yarn… it really has wonderful depth! (and like Bonny… I am on the list to be notified when the yarn is back in stock! Ha!) I hope you are finding ways to stay cool and that your finger heals soon! XO
Try rubbing in a little aquaphor (even a bandaid over night) and the cut will heal in a NY minute. I didn’t realize the whole country was hot, hot! We hit 109! on Sunday. Ugh. It’s staying close (but not quite) 100 the rest of the week. Boy I hope the “monsoon” comes in to give us some relief. Hope you get a little cooling, too!